Today, the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act to give women the tools they need to ensure they earn equal pay for equal work. Dingell is an original cosponsor of the legislation that strengthens and closes loopholes in the Equal Pay Act by holding employers accountable for discriminatory practices, ending the practice of pay secrecy, easing workers’ ability to… Read more »
Today, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee marked up and passed the Save the Internet Act which restores popular, bipartisan net neutrality protections for consumers and small businesses, after the Trump Administration ended these vital protections last year. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) is an original cosponsor of the legislation introduced by Subcommittee Chairman Mike… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration argued in court to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act, including eliminating protections for pre-existing conditions.
“Protecting coverage for people living with pre-existing conditions isn’t a partisan debate – it’s life or death for millions of… Read more »
The House of Representatives passed a bill to make improvements and extend critical programs in Medicaid including two provisions led by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Dingell is the lead cosponsor on provisions to help seniors and those with disabilities receive long-term services and supports in their homes and communities and temporarily extend spousal impoverishment protections… Read more »
Today, on World Water Day, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) was elected a co-chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, a bipartisan group of House and Senate members that work together to advocate for issues that preserve the Great Lakes and support the region.
“The Great Lakes are not only a natural resource but a way of life that support communities throughout the region,”… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) hosted a Military Service Academy Information Session in Belleville, MI to give high school students and their families an opportunity to meet veterans and service academy representatives. Dingell’s office provided information about the service academy nomination process.
Photos from the event are available… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell applauded Ford’s announcement that the company will invest $900 million and add 900 incremental direct new jobs in Southeast Michigan, including an $850 million investment at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. Ford’s investment will support battery electric architecture and next-generation Mustang production, as well as establish an autonomous vehicle manufacturing center in Southeast Michigan. Read more »
– In an effort to keep children safe from toxins, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today introduced legislation mandating that all cosmetics marketed to children are demonstrated to be free of asbestos or otherwise carry a warning label.
Accessories retailer Claire’s recalled three products that tested positive for asbestos… Read more »
DEARBORN, MI - Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement after shootings at mosques in New Zealand:
“Unprecedented act of violence in another house of worship. Too many dead in mosques in New Zealand. Yet again one more act of hate and violence. Every person should be able to worship in a mosque, church or temple without fear. Hatred and fear… Read more »
Today, during a hearing on improving vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) called on Congress to take action to save lives. Dingell urged the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee to hold the hearing after the Abbas family from Michigan were tragically killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver.
Video of the hearing is available… Read more »
